Why You Need X-Rays Immediately After an Auto Accident At The Brooks Clinic, we see it every day: Patients walk in after a car accident feeling “fine,” only to discover injuries that were invisible on the surface. That’s why getting X-rays immediately after an auto accident is not just smart—it’s critical for your health, recovery, and legal protection. We often suggest that you have an evaluation within the first 24 hours after the accident to document and understand the force...